Vaughn, Muddy Waters,
Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash,
and others playing there
regularly. Today, it’s still about the
food, music and cold beer – try the
brisket, pork ribs, chicken, pork loin,
turkey or sausage plate – and definitely
add the sauce made in-house, and the
beans, cole slaw and potato salad.

Texas Rib Kings

9012 Research Blvd, Suite C- 4
(near Burnet Road)
512-451-7427
www.texasribkings.com
Founded in 1986, Texas Rib Kings BBQ
& Catering had its beginnings in the west
campus area near the University of Texas.
The restaurant moved to north Austin in
1994, and has earned rave reviews for
its brisket, sausage, boneless skinless
chicken or turkey breast, honey glazed
ham, and signature pork and beef ribs.
With daily lunch specials that include a
sandwich, side and drink, and an all-you-can-eat Monday buffet, there’s something
for everyone.

The Pit on Burnet Road

4707 Burnet Road

512-453-6464
www.thepitbarbeque.com
Family-owned and operated since 1969,
The Pit is another Austin favorite, with
area residents flocking to this small,
down-home restaurant to feast on juicy

brisket, turkey, sausage, ribs, and
chicken, plus the Pit’s signature peach
cobbler and banana pudding. All meats
are smoked in-house, and the Pit is known
for its house-made sides – including
potato salad and beans. DRIFTWOOD
The Salt Lick
18300 FM 1826
(original location)
512-894-3117
www.saltlickbbq.com
Founded in Driftwood 1967 by the
Roberts family, The Salt Lick has a long
history of serving great barbecue. People
drive from all over Central Texas and
beyond to relax among the picnic tables
at the rustic outdoor pavilion and enjoy
juicy brisket, ribs, and more. Specialties
include the family-style meal, which
includes huge servings of beef, sausage,
and pork ribs served with potato salad,
cole slaw, beans, bread, pickles and

SHOPPING AND DINING

onions. Homemade pecan pie and
peach cobbler round out the simple and
delicious menu – and those who have
cravings but who don’t live in Central
Texas can order complete meals online
that are shipped directly to their door. ELGIN

Southside Market & Barbecue
1212 U.S. 290 East
512-281-4650
www.southsidemarket.com
This more-than-100-year-old sausage
factory is one of the main reasons Elgin
is known as the “sausage capital of
Texas.” Great varieties of sausage and
$2 per pound brisket trimmings are a
real treat, too. With such authentic Texas
barbecue that includes beef brisket,
signature sauce, a million awards and
accolades and of course that sausage,
it’s a barbecue lover’s must-stop
destination – and an excellent reason to
drive to Elgin.